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Uber changes its U-logo for current apps to update its brand identity

On Tuesday, ride-hailing startup Uber made an inexplicable change to its logo --- the company ditched its simple U-logo for its current apps, and replaced it with a somewhat weird design; in an apparent effort to create a whole new look for its service.

Microsoft unveils ‘Project Natick’ experiment to test underwater data centers

On Monday, software giant Microsoft unveiled its new project codenamed 'Project Natick,' under which the company will evaluate the long-term prospects of building underwater data centers.

As part of its newly-introduced 'Project Natick' effort, Microsoft will essentially be testing the viability of locating energy-efficient, low- latency cloud data centers at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

Facebook rolls out ‘live video broadcasting’ feature to iPhone users in US

According to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report, social network Facebook has rolled out a new ‘live video broadcasting’ feature, which facilitates users in broadcasting their own live videos on the popular social media platform.

Apple recalls AC wall plug adapters bundled with MacBooks and iPads in select countries

In an announcement made on Thursday, tech giant Apple said that it is issuing a major recall of AC wall plug adapters bundled with its MacBook laptops and iPads between 2003 and 2015, in select countries. The under-recall adapters were also included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is world’s sixth-richest person

The latest data from Bloomberg's Billionaires Index has revealed that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is now the sixth-richest person in the world.

Google updates Chrome for iOS; makes the browser faster and less prone to crashes

In an announcement made on Wednesday, tech giant Google said that it has rolled out an updated version of its Chrome browser for the Apple iOS mobile operating system, in an effort to deliver substantially improved performance and reliability as compared to the earlier browser version.

GoPro partners with Periscope to allow users to broadcast live from iPhone-connected GoPro cameras

Camera manufacturer GoPro has revealed in a recent announcement that it has partnered with Twitter's Periscope service - which enables smartphone users to create live broadcasts - to give users the ability to broadcast live from their GoPro action camera connected to the Apple iPhone.

Uber to use ‘Bop It’ toy to keep drunken passengers occupied during ride

In an announcement made via a blog post published on Tuesday, ride-hailing service Uber said that it will be using the typical 'misdirection' approach to keep drunken passengers from abusing drivers.

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There are a lot of things not going right at the IRS and mostly so when it comes to filing for Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC).

In December 2014, a report by Watchdog.org showed that that an audit by the IRS documented twenty four percent...

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